2011 Projects

$330,000 Raised for 29 WATER Projects

Project	Implementation	Funding
15 Boreholes in Upper East and Northern Region`	Implemented through Catholic Relief Services (CRS)	Funded by Lifeteen Network.
2 Boreholes in Adentan Municipal Assembly (outside Accra)	Implemented through Adentan Municipal Assembly, Government of Ghana.	Funded by Sahara Group of Companies.
2 mechanized expansions of Ghana Water Company system in Tamale	Implemented through Frank Kumah and Associates and Ghana Water Company, Government of Ghana.	Funded by Sahara Group of Companies.
2 Boreholes in Central Region	Implemented through Haga Engineering. Private Contractor.	One borehole funded by Sahara the second by donors from New York City.
1 mechanized repair at OSU Children’s Home in Accra.	Water system repair at Children’s orphanage. Implemented by Sampson Adotey. Private Contractor.	Funded by Sahara Group of Companies.
1 mechanized scheme at Lipke Clinic, Volta Region.	Connection from Municipal system to Lipke Clinic, Volta Region. Implemented by FS and Associates. Private Contractor.	Funded by Sahara Group. Extension funded by New York City donors.
4 total projects. 3 boreholes in Ga West District and 1 upgrade of water system at Amasama Buruli Ulcer ward	Implemented by Relief International, NGO. In Buruli Ulcer endemic areas.	Funded by Sahara Group of Companies with health education messages assistance from Relief International.
2 projects. 1 borehole in Atta Akura, Brong Ahafo and 1 hydrofracture of second borehole which is not performing well and also in Atta Akura (drilled last year)	Implemented with Kintempo North District Assembly.	Funded by Hessel Family of Wisconsin, Illinois and Canada.

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W.A.T.E.R. projects from our founding in 2006 to present.

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Key

2006: Yellow
2007: Light Blue
2008: Green
2009: Red
2010: Blue

2010 Projects

In 2010, W.A.T.E.R. raised $360,000. In early 2010 we entered into an agreement with Sahara Group to provide 8 boreholes and 2 hand dug wells throughout Ghana. Additional wells were also drilled.

Location (All in Ghana)	Fundraising By
Datoku, Upper East Region	Roe, Goater, Robinson, Preston - Seattle Legal community. Thanks to our hosts Kathy Goater and Donovan Flora for opening their home.
Sakote, Upper East Region	St John Vianney and Kline extended family
Mirigu Gonum, Upper East Region	Drinkwine, Anderson fundraisers and Schwientek family in memory of Otto Stumpe
Kanania, Upper East Region	Microsoft employees
Bowku Rain Catchment System Ola Cathedral Water Expansion	St John Vianney Mary Queen of Peace
Suranose (2 wells), Brong Ahafo Region	Sahara Group
Atta Akura, Brong Ahafo Region	Sahara Group
Bawa Akura, Brong Ahafo Region	Hessel Family in memory of Duke Hessel
Brofoyedru, Ashanti Region	Sahara Group
Wala Akura, Brong Ahafo Region	Sahara Group
Larumpe, Brong Ahafo Region	Sahara Group
Adentan Municipal Assembly (4 wells), Greater Accra Region	Sahara Group

The Datoku borehole provides clean water to a childbirth clinic and over 1,000 people in the nearby communities.

The Sakote and Datoku wells were dedicated in July by the W.A.T.E.R delegation. Thank you to everyone who fundraised and donated for the 2010 Projects. You have made 2010 our most sucessful year yet!

Watch the 2010 Trip Video by Hallie Hemmingsen

W.A.T.E.R. Trip 2010 from Christopher Dube on Vimeo.

2008 Projects

Water 2008 - $100,000 raised

Western Washington continues to actively support the vision of clean water in rural villages. This year, three separate groups totaling 26 people visited and worked in Ghana. Wells were funded through donations from a variety of people. The drilling projects were contracted to Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in Northern Region villages Dindani, Samini, Nanyier, and Nanori. In every village, water and sanitation (WATSAN) teams of community leaders were trained in management, well maintenance and upkeep, and community training and education. Small payments made for water are kept in reserve for future repair needs. There was also a water catchment system installed in an insecure water area in Tamale.

Significant contributions were also raised in the New York City area, with two people playing a significant part (you know who you are and we do too).

In addition to water projects, around $15,000 was raisied made to Childcare Foundation in Accra. The funds allowed the Seattle Well Wishers group that traveled to Ghana to build a new concrete floor, new roof, and supply additional scholarships for students to attend school. Eighteen children were also provided with scholarships to attend private schools.

What We've Done (Projects)

Since our founding in 2005, we have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to drill 21 wells in Africa. This eradicates water-borne illnesses and creates opportunities for girls and women who no longer have to walk miles each day for clean water,